Little Roo - Parent & Baby Hub Blackrock

Little Roo - Parent & Baby Hub Blackrock Little Roo is a parent & Baby Hub. A space created for expectant and new patents to enjoy.

Our next Baby Massage course in Blackrock starts November 4th 👶A relaxed 6 week course where you’ll learn baby massage t...
03/09/2026

Our next Baby Massage course in Blackrock starts November 4th 👶

A relaxed 6 week course where you’ll learn baby massage techniques while also getting the chance to meet other mums, chat, ask questions and get out of the house for a couple of hours each week.

Baby massage can help with bonding, relaxation, sleep, wind and tummy discomfort, while also giving you a lovely way to connect and communicate with your baby.

But the classes are about more than just massage. We chat about all things baby, share experiences and there’s usually a coffee afterwards for anyone who fancies it ☕️

The Blackrock studio is cosy, relaxed and welcoming. We have everything you need for the class, so just bring yourself, your baby and your usual baby essentials.

📍 Yoga with Maura Studio, Blackrock Village Maura Rath
📅 Starting November 4th
⏰ 10am or 12pm
🗓 6 week course
€170
Health insurance may provide a refund depending on your policy.

Book via littleroo.ie

Come as you are. Feeding, changing, crying and sleeping babies are all part of it and don't ever worry about being late - we know it's hard getting out with babies & that's why our classes are 90 mins🤍

Hope you can join me,
Karen x

02/09/2026

🍇 A little back-to-school safety reminder…I was cutting my 4 year old’s grapes for her lunchbox and thought it was a good time to share this reminder.

Grapes can be a serious choking hazard for young children and should be cut lengthways into quarters or smaller.

And remember, even half a grape can be the perfect size and shape to block a small child’s airway.

The HSE advises that children under 5 should not be given:

🍿 Popcorn
🥜 Whole or chopped nuts
🍬 Hard or boiled sweets
☁️ Marshmallows
🫧 Chewing gum

It’s such an easy thing to forget, particularly with the rush of school mornings, lunchboxes and getting everyone out the door!

Always supervise young children while eating and make sure foods are prepared appropriately for their age.

And while we’re talking about choking…would you know what to do if your child did choke?

If you’ve been meaning to do a Paediatric First Aid course, this is your reminder 💛

We run our Little Roo Paediatric First Aid courses regularly, covering choking, CPR, recognising when your child is unwell and lots more practical information for parents and caregivers, delivered by Paediatric nurses.

Knowing what to do in an emergency is essential.

Save this post and send it to another parent who might need the reminder 🍇💛

Karen

31/08/2026

Off she goes to school. Our baby, the littlest of our family & it hits really hard knowing this is our final ever first day of big school!

All we want is for our kids to be happy...and I hope she makes wonderful friends and has lots of fun in big school!

May the world be kind to her little gentle soul.

I started Little Roo when I was pregnant with het, many of you who came to classes have also had your little ones start school, a huge milestone. Hope you are doing ok xx

Where does the time go? While it will feel good having all my kids in school and easier with drop offs and collecting etc. It also feels like it is going so fast! Such a mix of emotions.

Bathing your newborn for the first time can feel a little daunting 🛁🤍They’re tiny, they’re slippery and it can be hard t...
28/08/2026

Bathing your newborn for the first time can feel a little daunting 🛁🤍

They’re tiny, they’re slippery and it can be hard to know where to start!

As a paediatric nurse, one of the things I always remind parents is that there really is no rush when it comes to that first bath. Protecting your baby’s delicate newborn skin, allowing the vernix to absorb naturally and keeping those early baths simple and gentle is best.

I’ve also included wrapped bathing, which I absolutely love for newborns. Wrapping baby in a muslin, or even simply placing a warm wet muslin over their tummy, can help them feel warm, contained and secure while they get used to the experience.

And remember, bath time doesn’t have to be perfect. Follow your baby’s cues, take your time and use it as another opportunity for gentle touch, connection and bonding 🤍

Most importantly, have everything ready before you begin and never leave your baby unattended in or around water, even for a second.

Save this one for those early newborn days and send it to someone getting ready to welcome their baby 💛

Karen
Paediatric Nurse
Little Roo

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💙 DADDY & ME 💙A special hour just for Dads and their babies 👶💙📅 Saturday 26th September⏰ 10.30am📍 Yoga with Maura Studio...
28/08/2026

💙 DADDY & ME 💙

A special hour just for Dads and their babies 👶💙

📅 Saturday 26th September
⏰ 10.30am
📍 Yoga with Maura Studio, Blackrock
⏱️ 1 hour
💙 €25

Daddy & Me is a relaxed, welcoming class giving dads some dedicated one to one time with their baby.

During the hour we’ll explore baby cues, bonding, communication and development, with lots of simple and practical ways to play, interact and connect with your baby.

It’s also a lovely opportunity to meet other dads who are navigating those early months too.

Feeds, naps, cries, cuddles and nappy changes are all very welcome. Just come as you are 💙

Spaces are limited.

Book your place through Little Roo 💙

Karen

RSV Immunisation Programme 2026/27 💛RSV season is approaching, and I’m really pleased to see the HSE continuing the RSV ...
22/08/2026

RSV Immunisation Programme 2026/27 💛

RSV season is approaching, and I’m really pleased to see the HSE continuing the RSV immunisation programme for babies this autumn and winter.

RSV is incredibly common. Around 1 in 2 babies will get RSV during RSV season. While many babies will have a mild illness, RSV can make some babies extremely unwell and can lead to hospitalisation and, in more severe cases, admission to intensive care.

I have worked as a paediatric nurse caring for babies with RSV and have seen first hand just how sick these tiny babies can become. It can be incredibly frightening for parents and families.

This is why I think the decision by the HSE to continue the RSV immunisation programme is such an important one.

The immunisation offered is called Nirsevimab. It is an antibody rather than a vaccine and provides protection straight away. One injection can protect a baby from severe RSV for around 5 months, covering the autumn and winter months when RSV levels are highest.

According to the HSE, Nirsevimab prevents more than 80% of RSV hospitalisations.

For the 2026/27 RSV season, free RSV immunisation is being offered to babies born between 1 September 2026 and 28 February 2027. It will be offered in the maternity hospital soon after birth.

Babies born between 1 March and 31 August 2026 can receive their RSV immunisation through their GP practice.

Some high risk babies under 24 months may also be eligible. Speak to your paediatrician if you are unsure.

If your baby is eligible, have a read of the information available from the HSE and speak with your GP, midwife or paediatric team if you have any questions.

Karen 💛
Paeds Nurse
Little Roo

source - https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/rsv/immunisation/

07/08/2026

Feeling a bit frumpy during pregnancy or postpartum? You are definitely not alone ❤️

In our latest episode of Chaos with Karen & Ciara, we’re joined by stylist and mum of two Justine T. King for such a lovely, honest chat about clothes, confidence and our changing bodies.

Justine shares some really practical styling tips for pregnancy and postpartum, but what I loved most was the reminder to dress the body we have right now, rather than waiting for the body we think we “should” have.

Our bodies change so much through pregnancy, birth and motherhood, and sometimes our wardrobes (and our heads!) take a little while to catch up.

We chat about feeling frumpy, taking the pressure off keeping up with trends, finding clothes that actually make us feel good and learning to be a little kinder to the body that has carried us through so much.

Such a refreshing and relatable conversation 💕

🎧 Listen now to Chaos with Karen & Ciara on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

And tell us… does your wardrobe still match the body you have now? 😂

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